IMPACT Center for Independent Living A site to preserve and promote the rich history and philosophy of the independent living movement. http://www.impactcil.org/

Independent Living USA Resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, providers of services, Independent Living centers, and professionals. http://www.ilusa.com/

Institute on Independent Living Promotes the opportunities of persons with disabilities to gain more personal and political power, self-determination, full participation and equality, both in Sweden and internationally through educational activities. http://www.independentliving.org/

Opening Doors A housing initiative designed to provide information and technical assistance on affordable housing issues to people with disabilities, their families, advocates, and service providers across the United States. http://www.c-c-d.org/intro_page.htm

Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC) A national umbrella organization which consists of local autonomous Independent Living Resource Centres (ILRCs). Each ILRC is community-based and controlled by and for persons with disabilities. http://www.cailc.ca/

Wheelchair Accessible Homes Articles of interest to people with disabilities, wheelchair accessible homes, contractors that specialize in this field. HTTP://www.waccess.org/

Independent Living Research Utilization Overview Information, training, research and technical assistance in independent living. http://www.ilru.org/ilru-overview.html

National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) A membership organization that advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society. http://www.ncil.org/

Disability World A web-zine dedicated to advancing an exchange of information and research about the international independent living movement of people with disabilities. http://www.disabilityworld.org

Family Village--Independent Living Resources Links to papers on Independent Living philosophy and lists of Independent LIving Centers. http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/general/indpndt.htm

Centers for Independent Living Web Sites Links to centers and resources for the United States and Canada. http://www.jik.com/ilcs.html

National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL) Britain's National Centre for information about independent living issues affecting disabled people. http://www.bcodp.org.uk/ncil/index.html

Autism Community Exchange ideas on housing alternatives for people with autism, i.e., Group Homes, Live-in Caregivers, Co-ops, Intentional Communities, Housing, Homeownership, Waivered Services, non-profit organizations, grants and other programs for disabled or autistic people. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/2869/index.html

National Home of Your Own Alliance Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes. http://alliance.unh.edu/

Mobility, HYG-5276-95 Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on the subject. http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5276.html

Design Linc Listing of Independent Living Centers in the United States. http://www.designlinc.com/centers3.htm

My Life...My Way Supports people with disabilities and families in San Diego and Imperial Counties, California, who wish to use individualized funding to purchase their own services and supports. Project information, principles, hotline, and resources. http://www.sdrc.org/self-determination/

Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April This national nonprofit free of charge rehabilitates homes for low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities. http://www.rebuildingtogether.org

Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living A national network of rural independent living centers, other programs, and individuals concerned with the unique aspects of rural independent living. APRIL is an advocate for increased funding and policy changes to improve rural disability services. http://www.april-rural.org/

Wheelchair Junkie Dedicated to providing links to web sites of users interested in wheelchairs. Buying, selling, modifying, or using wheelchairs. http://p.webring.com/hub?ring=wheelchairjunki2&list